Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie (Printable Version)
A refreshing tropical blend of frozen watermelon, creamy coconut, and zesty lime. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit & Juice
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
02 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk (full fat or light, as preferred)
04 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
→ Garnish (optional)
05 - Lime slices
06 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To:
01 - Add the frozen watermelon cubes, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup (or honey) to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until smooth and slushy, scraping down the sides if necessary to ensure even mixing.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more agave or honey if desired to suit your preference.
04 - Pour into chilled glasses for optimal temperature retention.
05 - Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while still slushy.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its basically dessert disguised as breakfast but with actual fruit
- The coconut creaminess balances the tart lime perfectly
- Takes literally five minutes when watermelons already frozen
02 -
- If your blender struggles, add just 2 tablespoons of water to help it catch
- Frozen watermelon varies in sweetness depending on how ripe it was when you froze it
03 -
- Ripe watermelon should feel heavy and have a yellow spot where it sat on the ground
- Roll the lime on the counter before cutting to get more juice out